Pillars of the Researcher Development Programme for Postgraduate Researchers
Workshops
These are focused on research knowledge and skills including research methodologies, research management, open research, data analysis, and technical research competencies.
| Workshop | Date and Time | Location | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
10 & 24 Nov 7pm-9pm 19 Jan 10am-12pm 23 Feb 7pm-9pm 27 Apr 7pm-9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts | |
3 & 17 Nov 7pm-9pm 12 Jan 10am-12pm 9 Feb 7pm-9pm 20 Apr 7pm-9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts | |
Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: A Whistle Stop Tour | Semester 2 | ||
The Philosophy of Practice-Based Methodologies: Exploring the role of your practice in your research process | 15 Feb 2pm-4pm | Belfast campus: Room TBC | Brian Dixon |
Practice Based Research Methodologies | Semester 2 | ||
5 & 19 Nov 7pm-9pm 13 Jan 10am-12pm 16 Feb 7pm-9pm 22 Apr 7pm-9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts |
| Workshop | Date and Time | Location | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
6 May 7pm-9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts | |
11 May 7pm-9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts | |
13 May 7pm-9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts | |
Statistical Research Methods: Supporting Your Research with Data Analysis | Semester 2 | ||
August 2027 | In person | School of Psychology |
| Workshop | Date and Time | Location | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction to 'R' | Semester 2 | ||
| NVivo Introduction - Setting up your Qualitative Database | 16 Nov 9:30am-4:30pm | Online (MS Teams) | Ben Meehan |
23 Nov 9:30am-4:30pm | Online (Zoom) | Ben Meehan | |
12 & 25 Nov 7pm-9pm 20 Jan 10am-12pm 2 Mar 7pm-9pm 29 Apr 7pm-9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts | |
3 Dec 10am-12pm March 2027 | Online (MS Teams) | Chris Bleakley |
| Workshop | Date and Time | Location | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
19 Oct 10am-4pm | Online (MS Teams) | Library Services Staff | |
21 Sept 10am-1pm 29 Sept 9:30am-12:30pm 29 Sept 10am-1pm 25 Jan 10am-11:30am | Belfast campus: BC-01-308 Derry~Londonderry campus: MM221 Coleraine campus: H230 Online (MS Teams) | Library Services Staff | |
| Research and Reference Management: Organising Your Stuff | 3 Nov 10am-11:30am | Online (MS Teams) | Library Services Staff |
Introduction to Bibliometrics | 17 Feb 12:30pm-1:30pm | Online (MS Teams) | Library Services Staff |
| Generative Artificial Intelligence and Library Skills | 25 Nov 10am-11am | Online (MS Teams) | Library Services Staff |
Developing GenAI Literacy: Copyright and AI | 13 Jan 2:30pm-4pm | Online (MS Teams) | Library Services Staff |
6 Oct 2:15pm-5:15pm | Belfast campus: BC-03-213 | Jeff Hanna | |
Managing your review: Introduction to Covidence | 26 Jan 12:30pm-1:30pm | Online (MS Teams) | Library Services Staff |
I Have No Data to Share: Getting the Basics of Research Data Management | 11 Mar 10am-11:30am | Online (MS Teams) | Library Services Staff |
5 Nov 10:15am-11:45am 6 Nov 11:15am-12:45pm 9 Nov 10:15am-11:45am | Belfast campus: BC-03-104 Derry~Londonderry campus: MU305 Coleraine campus: L028 | Julie McCarroll, Elaine Bell and Sean McCallion | |
5 Nov 11:45am-1:15pm 6 Nov 1pm-2:30pm 9 Nov 11:45am-1:15pm | Belfast campus: BC-03-104 Derry~Londonderry campus: MU305 Coleraine campus: L028 | Julie McCarroll, Elaine Bell and Sean McCallion | |
Ethics and Research Governance | 16 Feb 10am-11:30am | Online (MS Teams) | Julie McCarroll, Elaine Bell and Sean McCallion |
22 Sept 10am-12pm 11 May 10am-12pm | Online (MS Teams) | Susann Power | |
Preparing Impactful Research Proposals and Grant Applications | 2 Dec 7pm-9pm 9 Mar 7pm-9pm | Online (UEA) | Dr Simon Watts |
Introduction to Research Development at Ulster (Funding Application Processes) | 11 Nov 2:30pm-3:30pm | Online (MS Teams) | Shauna McKeown and Ruairi Lang |
6 Oct 10:15am-12:15pm | Belfast campus: BC-04-112 | Dr Katheryn Margaret Pascoe |
| Workshop | Date and Time | Location | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
19 Nov 2pm-4pm | Online (MS Teams) | Abbie Cahoon | |
Open Research Practices: Pre-registration - A practical workshop | 1 Dec 10am-12pm | Online (MS Teams) | Sarah Butter |
Conducting Research with Vulnerable Participants | Semester 2 | ||
Shifting the Power in Research: Towards a more just and equitable ethic for doing research | Semester 2 | ||
Positionality in Research: A tool for shifting power and promoting epistemic justice | Semester 2 | ||
Exploring Reflexivity in Research: A Roundtable for Emerging Researchers | 2 Feb 10:15am-12:15pm | Belfast campus: Room TBC | Paul Joseph-Richard |
Participatory Methods and Power: Designing Research Spaces for More Equitable Knowledge | Semester 2 |
Pillars of the Researcher Development Programme for Postgraduate Researchers
Research Skills
Workshops focused on research knowledge and skills including research methodologies, research management, open research, data analysis, and technical research competencies.
Writing Skills
Workshops and events dedicated to academic and research writing.
Communication and Engagement
Workshops focused on presenting research, public engagement and impact, publishing, research dissemination and external communication.
Career Development
Workshops focused on career planning, job applications, and professional development.
Transferable Skills
Workshops developing broader professional and personal skills applicable beyond academia.
The PhD Process
Workshops specifically related to managing and progressing through the PhD journey.
